Google’s new Pixel 11 series changes the device startup display by removing the long-running “Powered by Android” boot logo. Multiple outlets report that, instead of the familiar message, the boot sequence now ties into Google’s Gemini Intelligence, reflecting a shift in what the phone emphasizes immediately after powering on.
Both sources describe the change as a symbolic departure from messaging that has appeared on Pixel phones for years. They frame it in the context of Google increasingly positioning Gemini across its products and services, with the Pixel 11 series serving as a visible example on the hardware side. One outlet focuses on the direct disappearance of the “Powered by Android” logo and the addition of a Gemini-related element, while another highlights the broader implication of Google’s growing AI branding strategy.
Neither source provides detailed technical explanation for how the boot screen change is implemented, but both agree the visible startup branding has been updated on the Pixel 11.
